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From the Principal

To our Duanesburg Elementary Families I give you a huge, warm welcome back! We have missed you all so much. The faculty and staff are excited to be back in the building doing what they truly love to do; educate. As I’m sure you can understand, I have many new pieces of information to share with you.

OUR SCHOOL DAY

Attestation: Please remember to complete the attestation form, https://entry.neric.org/dcs, daily before your child leaves for school. Please follow this link to review our plan for health and safety: https://www.duanesburg.org/duanesburg-csd-reopening-plan-for-2021/health-safety/#healthchecks. Our first week of school, Wednesday, September 9, through Friday, September 11, will have a staggered attendance schedule:.

Progress Reports

Published at the 5th week of each 10-week marking period. Progress Reports are posted to the parent portal for review. Contact the Counseling Office to request a copy.

Report Cards

Published approximately one week after the 10-week marking period. Report cards are posted to the parent portal for review. Students are expected to pay for lost and damaged items before the final report card will be released to the portal. Contact the Counseling Office to request a hard copy.

Grade Point Average (GPA) Reported on Transcripts vs. Report Cards

A student’s grade point average reported on his/her transcript is compiled of all the courses he/she has taken that are scored numerically. Grade Point Average (GPA) Reported on Transcripts vs. Report Cards and divided by the number of credits the courses are worth.

Weighted Grades

Weighting means that certain higher level courses will be multiplied by either 1.025 or 1.05 depending on the course. For example, a grade of an 80 in AP English would be multiplied by 1.05 and would calculate as an 84. This weighted grade would be used toward the student’s weighted GPA and class rank.

High School Credit Earned in Junior High

DCS may grant credit to Junior High students who take high school courses in Junior High. These courses must have the same expectations, curriculum and final exams as the equivalent courses taught in the high school. The following DCS courses have been identified for high school credit: